Five coolest things to look for at an antique show

Summertime in Canada means days spent swimming, s’mores by the campfire, and backyard barbecues — but it's also prime season for antiquing! Across the country, antique and vintage dealers set up shop in empty fields, cultural centres and unused ice rinks in hopes to sell their wares to you. So visit your local flea market or antique show (see below) and be on the lookout for these five worth-it items.

Antique shows:

Christie Antique Show, Dundas, ON. May 25 and Sept 7, 8 am to 5pm, $10.
10 acres of china, jewellery, golf items, tins, folk art, fine art, and furniture.

21st Century Flea Market, Vancouver, BC. May 26, Jul 21, Sep 22 and Nov 17, 10am to 3pm, $5.
175 vendors specializing in collectibles, memorabilia and vintage kitchen ware.

Carswell’s 6th Garrison Woods Show, Calgary, AB. Jun 1, 10am to 5:30pm and Jun 2, 10am to 4pm, $6. Over 50 vendors and antiques of all kinds.